A/V input jacksJacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.

Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.

Air conditioning

App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.

Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.

Audio controls on steering wheel

Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.

Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.

Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.

Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.

Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment systemEntertainment system able to play Blu-Ray discs.

Can display navigation from a free phone-based app on a built-in screen. Won't operate in areas with a poor data signal. Uses data on your phone's plan.

Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.

Screen-based navigation system.

Rear air vents with automatic controlsMaintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.

Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.

Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.

Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.

Rear defrost

Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.

Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.

Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.

A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.

Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.

Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.

Rear wiper

Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.

XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.

Large energy flow and fuel economy displayStandard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.

Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.

Map lightsFront row reading lights.

Front row reading lights.

Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.

One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.

Outside temperature display

Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.

Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.

Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.

Includes value of manual remote mirrors.

Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.

Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.

Rear reading lights

TachometerReports engine speed.

Reports engine speed.

Transmission temperature gauge

Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.

Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.

Turn signals on or near mirrors

Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

Visor mirror, driver

Visor mirror, passenger

Powertrain

Additional engine coolingNo value because no way to compare across models.

No value because no way to compare across models.

Limited-slip rear differentialWhen one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.

When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.

Lockable center differentialThe center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.

The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.

Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

Transmission coolerOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

Seats and Interior Trim

Front buckets

Second-row buckets

Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench

Second-row triple buckets

Third-row 2-person bench

Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench

Center armrest(s), front row

Center armrest(s), second row

Cooled or ventilated front seats

Door sill trim plates

Floor mats

Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.

Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.

Folding third row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.

Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.

Heated front seats

Heated second row seats

Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.

Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.

Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seatsSeat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.

Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.

Manual height adjuster, driver seat

Manual recliner, second row seats

Manual recliner, third row seats

Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.

Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.

The Sport model was limited on what features could be included and the Limited model drove like a boat. Toyota allows good combination of features, but as stated before Gulf States Toyota sets the available packages with little room to maneuver.
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